In the Cage – 9.23.11

Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of event announcements, fight matchups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA.

December Strikeforce Event Booked for San Diego

An event headlined by a title fight between Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal has been scheduled for Dec. 17. The event will be held at San Diego’s Valley View Casino Center.

A number of Strikeforce’s most well-known fighters are expected to appear. After extended absences, Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos and Gina Carano will return to the cage, but they won’t be competing against each other. Their opponents have not yet been named.